Offers
a plethora of easy to use exposure options for
both stills and video

Unmatched
high ISO performance from a camera of this size and price

Good
battery life

Awesome value

Records nice Full HD video
(1080p @ 24fps)

Cons

Flash is quite weak
(which is to be expected from a camera this small)

The standard
burst mode didn't live up to Canon's claim
of 3.4fps

Optical zoom can not be used while recording a video

Bottom Line

Canon has set the tone in the sub $200 category with an ultra-compact
camera that is loaded with useful settings, offers appealing
specifications, and delivers excellent photos in a wide variety of
settings. Not to mention it boasts some excellent High ISO performance.
All for just $199 US or less. Read more in our Full Conclusion.

Underneath the PowerShot ELPH 500 HS and the 300 HS, the Canon PowerShot ELPH 100 HS is the entry-level model to the 2011 ELPH lineup. The ELPH 100 HS offers a 12.1-Megapixel CMOS image sensor as well as a 3.0-inch LCD screen. The wide angle 28mm equivalent lens has a 4x optical zoom as well. Similar to the other models in the series, the HS System allows for pictures in low light situations without the use of the flash, thanks to usable ISO capabilities up to ISO 3200.

Other features of the PowerShot EPLH 100 HS include 1080p HD video recording with a Movie Digest mode to capture a stream of short videos into a single clip. It also comes equipped with Smart AUTO for automatically adjusting focus, exposure and subject detection.

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